Say it loud, say it proud! According to Forbes 2026 company culture rankings AT&T is ranked 499 out 600 and second-to-last in the telecom segment. Have to hand it to Stank. His great culture initiative has us firmly one spot out of the bottom 20%... — read more
why
Things used to get done in hours it was the gold standard of support. The VP has no clue. The Director who knew what to do left and won’t even answer questions she directs us to the new leadership. You put people over the teams that are not... — read more
Horrible Stock
T stock is almost as worthless as the pea brains in charge of the company
You make the company great
To Everyone at AT&T — Let’s be real: the work you do doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. But when a first responder radios for backup, when a kid submits a college application from his phone because it’s the only device he has, when a family... — read more
Sardine Offices While Hantavirus Arrives in Atlanta. What Could Go Wrong?
Three people are dead from a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Two infected patients are now in biocontainment at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Georgia residents who were already in the community after exposure are being... — read more
Unemployed or unhappily employed?
I've been asking myself this a lot lately. Would I rather be unemployed and stressed about money, or stay here and be stressed about work every single day? Neither option is good. But if you had to pick, which would you choose?
Relocation to Dallas
I am supposed to report to the Dallas HQ in October this year. Is it okay to move schools starting October 1 or is it recommended to move before schools start by August 1? I wanted to buy time for obvious reasons.
America's biggest bank gives $400 million loan for new AT&T headquarters
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The new HQ?
Does anyone think building the new HQ with this economic climate is a little crazy? I can’t help but think about how they will ultimately cut people as part of the balance sheet tight-rope act such an enormous expense will cause. Lastly, as a... — read more
Mark Zuckerberg Just Told 8,000 Employees Their Layoffs Are a Line Item in His $145 Billion AI Bill
Are we next?
Legal layoffs today?
Just found out someone I work closely with in legal was let go. Anyone hear anything else or hear about other layoffs?
5 days in office is ki-ling productivity
My life is ruined, my daycare bill is up , and over an hour commute to this sh---y Dallas building with sh-t parking and rediculous gas prices, this company is a joke, everyone is exhausted and less productive professionally and personally
Just take the risk
At AT&T, I’ve learned that sustained success is rarely built on individual effort alone. It comes from being connected to the company’s priorities, engaged with the people driving the work, and committed to moving in the same direction as the broader... — read more
Verizon cutting a few hundred jobs nationwide - Reuters
https://apple.news/A9HybH5OHQS6NMhi0XheMEw
Bedminster WARN ACT 76 people gone
what group & what excuse… Dallas move, outsourcing, AI?
OMG are we still taking about RTO?
Its been literally years now with daily posts about RTO. Bichin on a layoff forum won't change a thing. Sh#t or get off the pot.
Make the move
At AT&T, I’ve come to understand that the true path to long-term success isn’t just about individual performance—it’s about alignment, proximity, and shared commitment to the mission. For many of us who have advanced in this company, moving closer... — read more
Surplus May, Jun or July
So what is it. Its time to start thinking about summer time surplus. We all know it happens, next up will be October and move right into Nov. So the question. WHEN !
AT&T says copper thieves using bold tactics, including cars and trains | KTVU FOX 2
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Stankey Town Hall
How was the town hall? Did anyone have the guts to ask a real question or were they all softballs?
Are we in he-l?
I wonder if I committed mortal sin in a past life and my sentencing is being stuck at this company
Accountability for Early Surplus Activation
The team responsible for early account lockouts linked to surplus needs to be added to the layoff list.
No layoffs terms in legacy T
So when do you think they will really ramp it up to get people to leave or do you think vtp? Its got to be happening some way
Company wide layoffs 10%
Is there an announcement date for this or is the news just slowly spreading quietly through each org? I haven’t seen anything in the news, but I guess that’s better for our sagging stock price. Or maybe not, you’d think cutting the fat around here... — read more
Current Plan if Account Was Locked Out Early
If your account was temporarily locked out early this week confirming your pending surplus, what is your current plan? What are you going to be doing different now?
This Was Never About Productivity
WFH already proved it works. We did it for years. Output didn’t drop, and in most cases it actually improved. Turns out it’s the person doing the work that matters, not the chair they’re sitting in. The irony is we sell global connectivity, yet... — read more
Did they accidentally surplus people too early?
Accounts locked this morning, did they accidentally surplus people before the planned date?
Sinclair/Vlock Org Layoff Last week of June
Just heard the Org under Sinclair/Vlok facing layoff last week of May. Total about 20% of those working under Vlok.
I used to think the bad treatment was accidental
Now I think they actually enjoy it. The cruelty isn't a side effect. It's the goal.
Work account locked
came into the office today to find my microsoft account has been disabled… said it should be back in 30 minutes…. 4 hours ago
5 Years Removed......
and I kick myself everyday that I didn't have the stones to leave 10 years earlier. They say the grass isn't always greener. In this case, I have yet to fine someone who didn't find better grass.
NPC&E Next Management Layoff
When is the next wave of NPC&E layoffs? Specifically Mobility? Specifically Management? We know layoffs are continuous in other parts of company. The love comes in waves in NPC&E though.
Fidelity requires five-day office return at RTP, Boston campuses
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AT&T's multibillion-dollar Plano headquarters wins key approvals
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Chinese court rules companies can't fire workers just because AI is cheaper — ruling says automation alone doesn't justify layoffs
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-court-rules-companies-cant-fire-workers-just-because-ai-is-cheaper-ruling-says-automation-alone-doesnt-justify-layoffs
My boss actually said it….
The company doesn’t believe or care about Work Life Balance anymore. To the company it’s all about compliance reports.